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Guests frequently praise the welcoming atmosphere, stunning views, and excellent cuisine. The staff is noted for their hospitality, and the location offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to local attractions.

Situé au cœur du magnifique Parc Naturel Marin en France, le Phare d'Ar-Men est une icône emblématique qui attire les amateurs de nature, d'histoire et de panoramas à couper le souffle. Ce phare, véritable joyau maritime, offre une expérience inoubliable dans un cadre paisible et préservé.

Découverte du Phare d'Ar-Men dans le Parc Naturel Marin

Ce lieu exceptionnel est parfait pour les amoureux de la nature et les passionnés d'histoire. Les visiteurs sont souvent séduits par la vue panoramique sur l'océan Atlantique, la richesse de la faune marine, et la tranquillité qui règne ici. Que vous soyez en quête d'un moment de détente ou d'une aventure photographique, le Phare d'Ar-Men ne vous décevra pas.

Q: Les animaux de compagnie sont-ils acceptés au Phare d'Ar-Men ?
R: Oui, il est généralement permis d'amener des animaux domestiques, mais il est conseillé de vérifier à l'avance auprès des autorités locales.

Q: Quelles sont les heures d'ouverture pour visiter le phare ?
R: Le phare étant une attraction naturelle et historique, il n'a pas d'heures d'ouverture fixes. Il est préférable de se renseigner localement ou via des agences de visites pour planifier votre visite.

Les visiteurs partagent un sentiment très positif à propos du Phare d'Ar-Men. L'accueil chaleureux, la beauté époustouflante du paysage, et la cuisine locale de qualité sont souvent loués. La sérénité et la beauté sauvage de cet endroit en font une escapade idéale pour ceux qui cherchent à se reconnecter avec la nature et à découvrir un patrimoine maritime riche.

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Phare d'Ar-Men : un phare emblématique au cœur du Parc Naturel Marin de France

Une vue imprenable et une histoire maritime riche

Le Phare d'Ar-Men, perché sur un rocher isolé, offre une expérience unique pour les amateurs de paysages sauvages et de patrimoine maritime. Son architecture robuste et sa lumière emblématique ont guidé des générations de marins, et aujourd'hui, il continue de fasciner les visiteurs avec ses vues spectaculaires et son ambiance mystérieuse.

Isolated 19th-century lighthouse surrounded by the sea, on a rock submerged at high tide.

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"AR MEN" in Breton means stone, it is the name of the rocks which make up the Chaussée de Sein, a barrier of reefs which extends the island to the west, for almost eight miles.  The sea is constantly breaking there with extreme violence.  The transatlantic liners (Le Havre-New York link) call at Brest.  Also, the Lighthouse Commission is looking into the project of a lighthouse installed on these reefs in 1860. After a few attempts, it was not until April 16, 1867 that engineer Paul Joly succeeded for the first time in setting foot on the rock.  The engineer recruits sailors and contracts for the drilling of holes in the rock, intended for the sealing of metal bars which will serve as reinforcement for the seat of the lighthouse. It took fourteen years to complete the construction of this stone building. The construction of Ar-Men was undoubtedly the most difficult achievement and it was on February 18, 1881 that the lighthouse was lit for testing.  Finally on August 31, 1881 the lighthouse comes on permanently.  The workers at Cape Sizun experienced hell, the difficulty of access to the rock led the engineers to underestimate the size of the foundations.  Worried about the too reduced diameter of the tower compared to its height and after several investigations, they will decide to carry out a protective belt or envelope of 11.20 meters in height which will rise up to the height of the platform. This consolidation work will last another 17 years.  It was only in 1897, 32 years after the first investigation by engineer Joly, that the tower of Ar-Men could be considered to be truly completed, that is to say, safe from all danger. Life on board the lighthouse is like its construction: in winter very difficult;  in the lighthouse of Ar-Men as in the other lighthouses at sea, the guards are two in number, being part of a team of three who in turn spend two weeks at the lighthouse, then a week on land,  again a week at the lighthouse, and another week on land.  They provide two day and two night highlight shifts. Every Tuesday, weather permitting, the supply star approaches its bow of the lighthouse without ever docking it.  A cable link is then provided between the boat and the lighthouse and it is on a balloon that the exchanges of people, food, materials, water, fuel are carried out. Until 1988, the light device consisted of optics, blackout panels (which protect the lens from the sun's rays), and in the center of the device, the sleeve intended to ignite the vaporized oil under pressure.  With a small lamp working with alcohol, the electromechanic heats the body of the generator.  Its role: to cause the passage of oil from the liquid state to that of vapor.  To produce the brightness and the radiation in all directions, this optic is mounted on a mercury bath which ensures a high precision rotation. On April 10, 1990, the Ar-Men lighthouse was automated. It is the first lighthouse to be automated on the Finistère coast, due to the conditions of access and difficult life. The replacement of the petroleum fire with a halogen fire increased the range of its brightness from twenty to twenty four miles.  In the event of a breakdown, the emergency light automatically takes over. To ensure maximum reliability, they doubled all the equipment. Now it is remote controlled and no longer guarded.

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Dreissig Kilometer vor der Küste der Bretagne im Atlantischen Ozean trotzt ein ganz besonderes Bauwerk seit fast 150 Jahren Wind und Wellen.
Der zwischen 1867 und 1881 erbaute Leuchtturm Ar Men. Sein Name ist bretonisch und bedeutet "Der Felsen".
Aufgrund seiner isolierten Lage weit draussen im Atlantik, und der schwierigen Arbeitsbedingungen, gepaart mit einer teilweise über Wochen und Monaten nicht möglichen Ablösung oder Evakuierung der Turmbesatzung wurde er auch als "Hölle der Höllen" genannt.
Die Arbeiten zum Ar Men Projekt stellten sich zur damaligen Zeit als äusserst schwierig dar, weil das gerade Geschaffene durch den starken Wellengang, oft gleich wieder zerstört wurde. Die Arbeiten dauerten deshalb mit vierzehn Jahren ungewöhnlich lange.
Nach der Eröffnung, mussten im Ar Men stets zwei Leuchtturmwärter gleichzeitig in zwei Schichten arbeiten, denn sie mussten das Signalfeuer rund um die Uhr im Betrieb halten. Der Felsen der oft vom Meer komplett überflutet wird, war ihre ganze Welt, teilweise für Monate, manchmal für Jahre.
1990 wurde der Turm automatisiert und ist seither nicht mehr bewohnt.
Das weisse Halogen Licht des 33,5 Meter hohen Turms hat eine Reichweite von fast 43 Kilometern.
Fast 120 Jahre kämpften hier Menschen mit den Gezeiten - und ihrer Einsamkeit!
Heute kann jeder ein Stück der Geschichte   des kargen und entbehrungsreichen Lebens auf dem Felsen nachlesen, denn der ehemalige Leuchtturmwärter Jean-Pierre Abraham hat über seine Zeit dort ein Buch geschrieben, das 1967 veröffentlicht wurde.

Thirty kilometers off the coast of Brittany in the Atlantic Ocean, a very special structure has defied wind and waves for almost 150 years.
The Ar Men lighthouse, built between 1867 and 1881. Its name is Breton and means "The Rock".
Due to its isolated location far out in the Atlantic and the difficult working conditions, coupled with the fact that it was sometimes not possible to relieve or evacuate the tower crew for weeks and months, it was also called the “hell of hells”.
The work on the Poor Men project was extremely difficult at the time because what had just been created was often immediately destroyed again by the strong waves. The work therefore took an unusually long time, fourteen years.
After the opening, two lighthouse keepers had to work in two shifts at the same time in Ar Men because they had to keep the signal fire operational around the clock. The rock, which is often completely submerged by the sea, was their entire world, sometimes for months, sometimes for years.
The tower was automated in 1990 and has not been inhabited since.
The white halogen light of the 33.5 meter high tower has a range of almost 43 kilometers.
For almost 120 years, people struggled with the tides - and their loneliness!
Today everyone can read a piece of the story of the barren and deprived life on the rock, as the former lighthouse keeper Jean-Pierre Abraham wrote a book about his time there, which was published in 1967.

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À l'occasion d'un stage de pilotage en mer j'ai eu la joie de m'approcher du phare mythique d'Armen, avec une mèr plutôt calme ... quel moment merveilleux, quel endroit exceptionnel !

During a piloting course at sea I had the joy of approaching the legendary Armen lighthouse, with a rather calm mother... what a wonderful moment, what an exceptional place!

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'"L'Enfer des enfers" .Le phare de pleine mer le plus loin de tout .Une construction titanesque .Un moment magique en Zodiac avec les dauphins en plus !! L'Etat n'a plus d'argent pour la restauration du Phare ,qui est en mauvais état .Il faut sauver Ar-Men

'"The Hell of the Underworld". The open sea lighthouse furthest from everything. A titanic construction. A magical moment in the Zodiac with the dolphins too!! The State no longer has money for the restoration of the Lighthouse, which is in poor condition. Ar-Men must be saved

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Tout simplement somptueux , Le phare d'Ar-Men (Ar Men signifiant « le rocher » ou « la pierre » en breton) est un phare en mer construit entre 1867 et 1881 à l'extrémité de la chaussée de Sein, à la pointe ouest de la Bretagne

Simply sumptuous, the Ar-Men lighthouse (Ar Men meaning “the rock” or “the stone” in Breton) is a sea lighthouse built between 1867 and 1881 at the end of the Chaussee de Sein, at the tip western Brittany

Phare d'Ar-Men : Visitez ce phare emblématique dans le Parc Naturel Marin de France

The Phare d'Ar-Men, located on a small rock in the Chaussée de Sein, was constructed between 1867 and 1881. It stands as a testament to human perseverance, having been built in one of the most challenging maritime environments.

The Rich History of Phare d'Ar-Men in France.

Nestled in the turbulent waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Phare d'Ar-Men stands as an enduring symbol of human tenacity. Located in the Chaussée de Sein, this lighthouse has weathered countless storms and serves as a beacon for sailors navigating one of the most treacherous maritime routes in France.

The ambitious construction of the Phare d'Ar-Men began in 1867, a project that would take an extraordinary fourteen years to complete due to the extremely challenging sea conditions. The name "Ar-Men" translates to "The Rock" in Breton, aptly reflecting its precarious perch on a submerged rock. Engineers faced numerous difficulties during construction, with severe weather often undoing their hard work.

1867: Construction of the Phare d'Ar-Men began.

 This marked the start of an epic journey.

1881: The lighthouse was completed and illuminated.

 This pivotal moment marked its official entry into service.

Life aboard the Phare d'Ar-Men has often been described as a rugged existence. Lighthouse keepers faced harsh winters where access was limited, creating an isolated environment that tested their resilience. They would work in a rotating schedule, spending two weeks on the rock, followed by one week on the mainland. Supplies were brought in by boat, requiring a cable system for transporting essentials, ranging from food to fuel.

Over the years, the Phare d'Ar-Men has evolved with technology. In 1990, it became the first lighthouse on the Finistère coast to be automated, eliminating the need for a permanent crew. This advancement not only simplified operations but also enhanced safety and efficiency, increasing the light's range to nearly twenty-four miles.

Today, the Phare d'Ar-Men is not just a lighthouse; it is a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who built and maintained it against all odds. Visitors can appreciate its storied past and the rugged beauty of its surroundings, making it a must-see landmark in France.

Lighthouse

The Phare d'Ar-Men stands as a majestic sentinel over the tumultuous waters of the Atlantic, its silhouette gracefully etched against the sky at Parc Naturel Marin on Île de Sein. This iconic lighthouse, often hailed as one of the most formidable and picturesque in France, rises defiantly from the waves, a testament to the maritime heritage of this enchanting region. Surrounded by the raw beauty of nature, its beacon has guided countless sailors through perilous seas, offering a sense of safety and warmth amid the chaotic dance of the ocean. Visitors can immerse themselves in the island’s charm, where quaint houses dot the landscape and the vibrant local culture breathes life into the scenery. Phare d'Ar-Men is more than a mere lighthouse; it is a symbol of hope and perseverance, inviting travelers to forge unforgettable memories within the embrace of nature’s unyielding beauty.

Phare d'Ar-Men

A selection of fresh seafood and local specialties.

Lobster Stew

Seaweed Bread

Restaurant Menu

Une sélection de fruits de mer frais et de spécialités locales.

Pain aux algues, une délicieuse entrée pour éveiller vos papilles avec la saveur umami de la mer.

Ragoût de homard, une spécialité riche et savoureuse mettant en valeur la douceur de la chair de homard dans une sauce épicée.

Dessert du jour, une douceur locale pour finir votre repas en beauté.

Sélection de vins locaux, cidres et eaux de mer pour accompagner votre repas.

Menu spécial du chef, une expérience gastronomique unique vous attend.

Explorez le Phare d'Ar-Men, joyau du Parc Naturel Marin en France, où la mer sauvage et les vues spectaculaires créent une expérience inoubliable. Venez découvrir ce symbole emblématique !

Phare d'Ar-Men : Emblème maritime au Parc Naturel Marin

Île de Sein Municipality

Comfortable rooms with stunning views of the lighthouses.

Hotel Accommodation

Traditional and refined cuisine featuring fresh, local ingredients.

Restaurant Dining

Découvrir le Phare d'Ar-Men : un havre de paix en Bretagne

Situé au cœur du Parc Naturel Marin en France, le Phare d'Ar-Men est une destination incontournable pour les amoureux de la nature, de la mer et de l'histoire maritime. Cet établissement vous accueille dans un cadre exceptionnel, offrant une expérience authentique et inoubliable.

Les visiteurs peuvent profiter de chambres confortables avec une vue imprenable sur les phares emblématiques, parfaites pour une escapade relaxante. De plus, le restaurant sur place sert une cuisine traditionnelle et raffinée, mettant en valeur les ingrédients locaux et frais pour une expérience culinaire authentique.

Brittany Region

Discover the breathtaking Phare d'Ar-Men in Île de Sein, a 19th-century lighthouse with rich maritime history. Enjoy stunning ocean views and local cuisine!

Explore Phare d'Ar-Men: Iconic Lighthouse & Scenic Retreat

Plan your trip to Phare d'Ar-Men, a historic lighthouse offering splendid views, rich history and local delights. Uncover tips for an unforgettable experience!

Phare d'Ar-Men: Your Guide to a Unique Lighthouse Visit

Learn about Phare d'Ar-Men, an architectural marvel built between 1867 and 1881. A symbol of perseverance in Brittany’s treacherous waters!

Phare d'Ar-Men : Visitez ce phare emblématique dans le Parc Naturel Marin de France

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